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Retail Buyer

 
Background
A retail buyer selects and purchases products that shops and stores will sell to customers. They decide what items to stock, negotiate prices with suppliers, and analyse sales data to predict what customers will want to buy. Buyers work with store managers and marketing teams to make sure the right products are available at the right time.
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Publications
Retail WeekDrapers
Books
The Retail HandbookBuying and MerchandisingSupply Chain Management Basics
Movies
The Apprentice UKDragons' Den
Key Figures
Jacintha BuddenNatalie MassenetMike CoupeJill McDonald
Classification
SIC Code0, 0The Standard Industry Code
Dewey Reference381.1, 658.7For looking up books in your local library
Synonyms
Merchandise BuyerProduct BuyerPurchasing ManagerRetail Merchandise Buyer
Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026
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